SB 5529
Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the Land Use Board of Appeals for biennial expenses.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2025 Regular Session
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(at the request of Oregon Department of Administrative Services)
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
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Bill overview
This bill allocates funds from the state’s general fund to the Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA) for expenses over a two-year period. It specifies that these funds can come from various sources, but excludes lottery and federal funds. The bill also adjusts the originally proposed budget amount for LUBA, reducing it from $3,907,929 to $3,481,376.
Key provisions
- Allocates funds from the General Fund to the Land Use Board of Appeals.
- Funds are intended for biennial expenses.
- Expenditures are limited to sources excluding lottery and federal funds.
- Reduces the budgeted amount for LUBA from $3,907,929 to $3,481,376.
Who is affected
- Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA)
- State Government
- Individuals and businesses involved in land use appeals
Notable changes
- Reduces the budgeted amount for LUBA by $426,553.
Fiscal impact
The bill reduces the amount of funds allocated to the Land Use Board of Appeals by $426,553.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Oregon Department of Administrative Services
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
Supporters of SB 5529 agree that the Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA) requires sufficient funding and technical resources to effectively support good planning, ultimately benefiting Oregon communities. Concerns about development projects' impact on rural areas and the need for adequate funding are shared by many, with some testifiers emphasizing the importance of timely resolution of disputes through a special court. Additionally, supporters highlight the need for modernization efforts, such as upgrading LUBA's database and implementing an electronic filing system, to improve efficiency and consistency in land use disputes, as recommended by Policy Option Package 500.
Source: Testimony Summaries
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